Dimensions: Height 9,5 cm Wide 8,5 cm Depth 0,1 cm

Weight: 2,5 grams

This is a hand-painted Tibetan or Himalayan devotional card (possibly a "tsakli" or ritual card) depicting a wrathful deity probably Kurukulla in vibrant red tones, surrounded by symbolic motifs.

The deity is adorned with intricate ornaments, skull garlands, and snakes, all executed in meticulous detail. The deity stands in a dynamic pose within a mandorla, exuding both power and sacred significance.

The card is bordered with a red edge, showing signs of wear that attest to its age and ritual use.

The reverse side features handwritten script in red and black ink, likely Tibetan or Sanskrit

Translation of the Backside:

Red Ink:

(Om Mani Padme Hum) - The famous mantra of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.

Black Ink:

(Om Svaha) – A common Sanskrit mantra syllable used in prayers and offerings.

(Namo Guru Padma Siddhi Hum) – A mantra dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), expressing reverence and calling for the realization of spiritual accomplishments (siddhi).

This script is a prayer invoking blessings and guidance, emphasizing devotion to Guru Padmasambhava, a key figure in Tibetan Buddhism.

The combination of these mantras suggests the card's use in tantric or meditative practices.

Condition: Visible wear consistent with age, with some fading of pigments.